An Act protecting drinking water quality in private wells
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to protect the quality of drinking water sourced from private wells in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish guidelines and potentially regulations to ensure that private well owners are aware of potential contaminants and have access to information about testing and mitigation strategies. The legislation intends to safeguard public health by addressing concerns related to well water quality.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop guidelines for private well owners.
- Establishes a well testing program to assess water quality.
- Provides information to well owners about potential contaminants and remediation options.
- May include provisions for well maintenance and best practices.
- Addresses potential risks associated with aging well infrastructure.
Who is affected
- Private well owners in Massachusetts
- Residents who rely on private wells for drinking water
- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Local health boards
Notable changes
- Likely to establish a framework for monitoring and addressing well water contamination.
- Could provide resources and support for private well owners to ensure safe drinking water.
- May require well owners to conduct regular testing.
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Sponsors
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16 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Edward R. Philips
James Arciero
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